Prairie Dog / Sniper Match In Pueblo

[esaabye]

I've been thinking of this one but not sure I have the hardware. My 308 is a DPMS 20inch and does not yet have a scope. Any recomendation on a reasonable scope for that platform?

My other option is a carbine with a fixed 4 acog or my A2 service rifle.

[Hoser]

I've been thinking of this one but not sure I have the hardware. My 308 is a DPMS 20inch and does not yet have a scope. Any recomendation on a reasonable scope for that platform?

My other option is a carbine with a fixed 4 acog or my A2 service rifle.

The ACOG is *not* a good choice. Not because it is a bad scope, but because simply seeing the targets at 250 yards plus at 4X will be difficult.

Your budget will determine how much scope to get.

For just holding over/off, any scope will work. When you start "clicking" you want to start spending some more $$$.

I would find a used Leupold 6.5-20 for $350-400 and give it a try.

[esaabye]

Money is an unknown, want to get the best value and not need to rebuy soon but like everyone else would like to spend as little as reasonable.

My first question would be what magnification do I want to look for? Fixed or variable?
Also, what about reticles options, being new to scopes I am not fixed on anything?

[Tim K]

Money is an unknown, want to get the best value and not need to rebuy soon but like everyone else would like to spend as little as reasonable.

My first question would be what magnification do I want to look for? Fixed or variable?
Also, what about reticles options, being new to scopes I am not fixed on anything?

Hoser's advice above is sound. I would personally like 14X or so as a minimum, and I don't think you can have too much. I like high power variable because you can always turn it down if you have too much. Reticles are easy, they should be graduated to match the click value on the knobs. MOA knobs, moa reticle. Mil knobs, mil reticle. Aside from that, I like them to be pretty fine, thin lines.

Conventional wisdom says Leupold is the minimum point of entry if you plan to dial for elevation, not just hold over. Moving up in dollars you next hit Nightforce which I think offers the best value. There are a whole bunch of $400 and under options that are hotly debated and discussed on other forums, and some of those are probably adequate. I have a $300 scope on a .22 trainer that is amazing for the money.

For about $1,700 you can buy once and never have to think about it again (unless you get into the super high end stuff). Spend less than that (new prices) and I predict you'll be shopping again if you stick with it.

[Dinosdeuce]

I'll echo that. Great match and some great shooting. Thanks to all who helped out!

Had a good turn out. Glad to see some new shooters. We are lucky to have such a fun and challenging match to shoot.

Be patient for the scores. Hoser isn't feeling well. He will post them though.

Tom Phillips shot an excellent match. I think next match I will have to dial his yardages for him!! What ya think Tom??

Dino

[SA Friday]

I'll echo that. Great match and some great shooting. Thanks to all who helped out!

Had a good turn out. Glad to see some new shooters. We are lucky to have such a fun and challenging match to shoot.

Be patient for the scores. Hoser isn't feeling well. He will post them though.

Tom Phillips shot an excellent match. I think next match I will have to dial his yardages for him!! What ya think Tom??

Dino

I say we reset his knobs and not tell him the settings. At least we will get a head start on him then.

[Hoopty]

Thanks to all who put this on. Also, big thanks to TimK and SAFriday for the help for a couple of long(er) distance noobs. Looking forward to the next match, and will likely be bringing another first timer or two!

Dave